Program Manager

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1054

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: 471 East C Street Norfolk, Virginia23511

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Required Certification(s): 

·       Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

SUMMARY

Provide the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Business Systems Branch with program management, systems engineering, software development and integration, advanced data services, and customer focused operational support. As technology evolves, introduce emerging technologies, embrace forward-looking strategies, and implement new and/or significant enhancements to existing Business Systems.

The Program Manager is responsible for the execution of all activities in the contract, serves as the single contract manager, and is the authorized interface with the Government Contracting Office, the COR, and Government management personnel; responsible for all technical and managerial aspects of contract performance including implementation, technical assistance and life-cycle support of all supported MSC program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Accomplish the work.

·       Provide information technology expertise and have communications skills to be able to interface with

·       all levels of management.

·       Establish policies and procedures for achieving the standards required for contract performance.

·       Assign, schedule, direct, and control work effort of technical and functional specialists.

·       Ensure conformity of work to prescribed standards, approve correspondence which expresses the

·       Contractor’s policy, performance status, schedule and funding estimate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

·       Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.

·       15 years of program management experience for DoD or DoN programs directly related to the implementation and maintenance of management information systems with demonstrated technical and managerial leadership.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       10 years of program leadership (may be concurrent with General Experience). Must include:

·       Complete project development from inception to deployment.

·       Proven expertise in the management and control of funds and resources.

·       Demonstrated ability to manage multi-task information systems development projects using a DevSecOps framework.

·       Proven experience with migrating systems to cloud.

·       Within the 10 years specialized experience, shall have five years of progressive experience as a senior-level manager of a technical, computer-oriented work force of at least 50, working through at least two levels of supervision.

Preferred Skills

·         

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·       Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.  A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities